Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Plan Your Trip

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located in Keystone, South Dakota. It is surrounded by the lands of the Black Hills National Forest. It offers a unique experience year-round for outdoor adventures, sightseeing and opportunities to soak up the history that surrounds the area.

Enjoy the works of genius by touring the various exhibits at the Sculptor's Studio or Lincoln Borglum Museum. Both self- and ranger-guided tours are available.

Stroll the Avenue of Flags with flags representing 56 states and territories lining the walkway. View the memorial against the evening sky each night at the amphitheater (May through September) during the Evening Sculpture Lighting Ceremony. A sense of awe will come over you as the Memorial lights up the sky.
 

Hours of Operation

Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Visitors Services are open all year. Visitor Services are closed December 25th.

Carvers Café

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Daily
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., during winter
Closed Christmas Day

Gift Shop

Open all year: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Day - Labor Day: 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day

Local Partners & Information Resources

• South Dakota State Department of Tourism
• Rapid City Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Keystone Chamber of Commerce
• Custer Chamber of Commerce
• Black Hills Central Reservations
• American Parks Network®
• Black Hills Badlands
• Visit Rapid City
• Hill City Chamber of Commerce

For additional information, visit our Calendar of Events section for upcoming events and celebrations.